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Solutions for x-ray & metal detectable silicone & rubber in food processing equipment

FEATURED METAL DETECTABLE RUBBER

Detectable properties are often associated with plastic consumables in the food processing industry, required typically in items such as pens and clipboards. In food safety terms, it’s also important to consider the role of unseen, internal fittings, and the increased risk presented by loose or sheared seals and gaskets.

Radical's z-blade mixtruders produce x-ray & metal detectable silicone & rubber masterbatches & compounds

Transparent antimicrobial PVC

Maintaining clarity in transparent antimicrobial PVC strip curtains

ANTIBACTERIAL ANTIMICROBIAL TECHNICAL

Antimicrobial additives have long been employed in PVC strip curtains for use in hygiene sensitive areas including food processing, clean rooms and pharma.

3D printed x-ray & metal detectable nylon ice cream extruder

Radical & DTI develop x-ray & metal detectable nylon for 3D printing

METAL DETECTABLE TECHNICAL X-RAY DETECTABLE

In order to prevent plastic foreign body contaminants, components utilised on food production lines are frequently made from x-ray or metal detectable nylon. While these ...

Metal detectable masterbatch: The 4 essential considerations

METAL DETECTABLE TECHNICAL X-RAY DETECTABLE

It is important to consider several key areas when specifying a metal detectable masterbatch for use in injection moulding and extrusion of detectable polymer products.

food production equipment using x-ray detectable plastics

Why is it important to have a dual focus on detectable polymer compound?

METAL DETECTABLE TECHNICAL X-RAY DETECTABLE

Metal & x-ray detectable plastics allow any products which are made from plastics/polymers to be enhanced in terms of their ability to be detectable by ...

Antimicrobial masterbatch with green pigment

What is an antimicrobial masterbatch?

ANTIMICROBIAL PLASTICS

An antimicrobial masterbatch is a mixture of antimicrobial additives that are compounded into a suitable polymer carrier and formed into pellets. This antimicrobial polymer masterbatch ...

Transparent antimicrobial PVC

The complex reality of antimicrobial PVC

ANTIBACTERIAL ANTIMICROBIAL TECHNICAL

Antimicrobial PVC has many applications, but good efficacy is only achieved through the use of additives, since PVC is not inherently antimicrobial.PVC, a versatile polymer, ...

measuring effect of antimicrobial additives on tensile strength

Antimicrobial additives: 6 essential considerations

ANTIBACTERIAL ANTIMICROBIAL TECHNICAL

When selecting antimicrobial additives for use in a polymer, there are six key issues that should be carefully considered in order to ensure optimum results.

x-ray of food containing contaminant made from x-ray detectable plastics

What regulations apply to metal detectable and x-ray detectable plastics?

METAL DETECTABLE X-RAY DETECTABLE

When employing metal or x-ray detectable plastics, it is important to consider the regulations & standards applicable to the country in which the end products ...

food production equipment using x-ray detectable plastics

What type of products can be made using metal and x-ray detectable plastics?

METAL DETECTABLE X-RAY DETECTABLE

Metal & x-ray detectable plastics allow any products which are made from plastics/polymers to be enhanced in terms of their ability to be detectable by ...

What are the benefits of x-ray & metal detectable plastics?

METAL DETECTABLE X-RAY DETECTABLE

X-ray & metal detectable plastics will signifcantly reduce the likelihood of plastic foreign body contaminants in food processing lines.

All x-ray detectable plastics are not equal…

METAL DETECTABLE X-RAY DETECTABLE

It appears that many x-ray detectable plastics are designed to a price point, rather than to detectability targets. A few of our customers for metal ...

Tinius Olsen tensile tester at the Radical Materials mechanical testing facility

Understanding the impact of functional additives on your materials

PLASTICS TECHNICAL

Whilst it is always encouraging to see the positive effects of functional additives on the performance of a polymer, for many final applications it important ...

Antimicrobial plastics from Radical Materials

How can I tell the difference between an antimicrobial plastic and a standard one?

ANTIMICROBIAL TECHNICAL

In most cases, an antimicrobial plastic will be indiscernible from a standard material, so it can be useful to employ a means of visual detection.

Antimicrobial plastics from Radical Materials

How long does an antimicrobial additive keep killing germs/bacteria?

ANTIMICROBIAL PAINTS & COATINGS PLASTICS

The length of time for which antimicrobial additives can remain active is determined by several factors, including material type and environment.

Does Radical offer anti-viral plastics or coatings?

ANTI-VIRAL ANTIMICROBIAL PAINTS & COATINGS

It is possible to modify a polymer so that the surface will deactivate viruses, but the practicalities and regulatory implications of doing so mean we ...

Refrigerator with antimicrobial plastic lining

Can antimicrobial plastics be used in refrigerators?

ANTIBACTERIAL ANTIMICROBIAL PLASTICS

It is certainly feasible to create an antimicrobial plastic that can perform well against bacteria at refrigeration temperatures.

Antimicrobial plastics from Radical Materials

What is the difference between antimicrobial and antibacterial?

ANTIBACTERIAL ANTIMICROBIAL

Antibacterial is essentially a subset of antimicrobial. All antibacterial substances are antimicrobial, but not all antimicrobial substances are antibacterial.

Antimicrobial plastics from Radical Materials

What is an antimicrobial plastic?

ANTIMICROBIAL PLASTICS

An antimicrobial plastic is one that has been treated or engineered to inhibit the growth of microorganisms like bacteria, fungi, and mould. This is typically ...

Q-UV UVC testing at Radical Materials environmental exposure facility

Considering the impact of UVC sterilisation on plastics

TECHNICAL UVC TESTING

UVC radiation has been used for many years to disinfect water supplies, pharmaceutical products, general surfaces etc. The method is termed Ultraviolet Germicidal Irradiation or ...

pie containing x-ray & metal detectable plastic foreign body contaminants

Polymer foreign body contaminant detection in the food processing industry

METAL DETECTABLE TECHNICAL X-RAY DETECTABLE

Foreign body contamination in food products is a major area of concern for food processors/manufacturers. Examples of foreign body inclusions are fragments of metal, bone ...

KONDUCT Metal & X-ray detectable polyketone from Radical Materials Ltd

Radical Materials develops new detectable polyketone

METAL DETECTABLE TECHNICAL X-RAY DETECTABLE

Metal detectable polyketone polymers are a specialized type of thermoplastic material that contains metal additives or pigments, making them easily detectable by metal detectors. These ...

KONDUCT Thermally Conductive materials for heat sinks & thermal management

Konduct is the ultimate solution for all thermal management challenges

THERMAL CONDUCTIVITY

Introducing KONDUCT – A range of thermally conductive polymer compounds to solve all your thermal management challenges. KONDUCT can assist from design, prototype production, material ...

Carbon nano-tube

Nano-additives for electrically conductive polymers

TECHNICAL

A brief introduction to the application of nano-additives in electrically conductive polymers. Radical Materials have the in-house capability to mould test pieces from your exact ...

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